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Hello Everyone....

It has been awhile since I last wrote. Things have been going well. I finished out the month of July in Amhearst, MA.

July 27-30 was my congregation's District Assembly. Held at the campus of U-Mass Amhearst. It was a weekend of Bible based talks. There were over 5,000 people at our convention. It was great visiting with friends.

The 1st week of August brought some very hot and humid weather. Most of the country was involved in the heat wave. Here in Massachusetts we had temps over 90 for 4 days straight, and with the heat index added in the temps were any where from 105 - 114. Way too nasty!!! I personally spent most of the time in the A/C so I could breathe. lol The very next week temps dropped into the 70's during the day and 40's at night!! What a change-- one of the good points of living in New England....the ever changing weather!

On Friday August 11th, I attended the reunion for the Hanover High Class of 1976. We've been out of school for 30yrs now!! It was held at BR's Monponsett Inn, in Halifax, MA. We were there from 7pm - 12am. It was great to see everyone after so many years. It was interesting to test our memories......Some classmates really hadn't changed in looks, but others had! lol There were lots and lots of talking and laughing. The food and music were good. Some even managed to get some dancing in too! Thanks to all who put the reunion together--you did a really good job!!!! Thanks again.

Sunday my son Dave & I held a cook-out at my mom's home for friends. The pictures above are from the cook out. The cook out had a two fold purpose. One was to see my friend Bab's son and daughter-in-law, who had come up from Texas to visit. Both Tommy & LeeAnn are in the Army and will be shipping out to Iraq next month. The second reason was for all of us to be together one more time before I leave for my cross country trip (walkabout). We all had a every good time. We cooked out on the grill, and had chicken, seafood, and kielbasa.....along with many other goodies. We watched the Red Sox's win their game....I "FINALLY" learned to fold my tent back up!! LOL...there was a food fight, and picture taking. Thank you to all who came- It really was an excellent time!!!

I have 4 more weeks, then I will start my walkabout... My first stop will be in Maryland. I plan to camp on Assateague Island. This island has wild ponies that roam free...My two favorite things camping and horses - - what could be better???

So stay tuned and join me as I travel from state to state...we'll have a good time together!!! If anyone knows of a cool place to visit- either in your state or in a state you have been to before, please let me know....I'm open to any suggestions of places to see!!

Well until next time- Please take care of yourselves, and I'll be back in touch soon. Love, Donna

P.S. Here is who's in the pictures above: 1) Terry & Dave; 2) Desi, Amy, Chy; 3) Desi, Tim, Chy, Dave; 4) Tim & Dave; 5) Chy & Dave; 6) Desi & Dave; 7) Chy & Dave - Desi & Tim; 8) Chy, Tim, Desi; 9) LeeAnn & Tom, Babs & Tim; 10) Desi, Amy, Chy; 11) Dave, Tim, Tom; 12) Dave & Tim; 13) Tom & LeeAnn; 14) back row: Chy, Desi, Tim - front row: Tom, Amy, Dave, Babs.

SEE PICTURES IN ALBUM #17:http://picasaweb.google.com/Pandadmd5880